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SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) cruised to a 5-0 win over Afghanistan thanks to midfielder KIYOTAKE Hiroshi (Hannover 96)'s contribution to four of Japan's goals on 24 March at Saitama Stadium 2002 in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round 2.

Japan added their points to 19 with six wins and one tie in Group E as the side made big strides toward the final round by keeping the top spot, which allows them to advance unconditionally.